Melanin's Up: Paddle-boarding Casco Bay
Schedule
Tue Sep 16 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
East End Beach | Portland, ME

About this Event
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED .
This is an experience for BIPOC community of all genders and age 12+. (Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Whether this is your first time padleboarding or you already have experience, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn the basics of paddleboarding while learning about the ecosystmes that surround us. No swimming experience needed required.
This experience is made possible thourgh the support of
What to bring? ( Anything you would bring to a beach day.)
- Bring bathing suit/ beach shorts on ,
- Rashguard
- Light jacket
- a towel
- dry clothes
- water
- sunscreen
What does MWS+ Provide?
- Boards, lifejackets, dry bags and snacks!
What if the weather is not in our favor?
- We will find another date to make this happen or we will change the destination depending how rough the conditions are.
LOCATION:
Our Experience will take place in the Casco Bay Area with an initial goal of paddling from East End Beach to Fort Gorges. Nonetheless, if conditions are not ideal our guide may shift our course.
TRANSPORTATION:
We will be offering some carpooling opportunities for those who don't have access to a vehicle. You will be able to opt-in as a passenger or as a driver* when registering!
*to be a driver means you have a car in good conditions and are commiting to carpool people at the beginning and end of the session.
DURATION:
3 hrs
SCHOLARSHIPS
We don't ask questions but please reach out to [email protected] so we can set up your free pass.
FAQs:
https://www.morewomensurf.com/faqs
Agenda
đź•‘: 08:00 AM
Arrival
đź•‘: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Intros
đź•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Gear and safety measures.
Info: We will teach you how to properly use a paddle board, do some gear fit and go through some safety points to have a great time in the water.
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Launching & getting comfortable on the board
Info: We will have a small practice session to get everyone comfortable in the water while using a paddle-board.
đź•‘: 09:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Paddling to Fort Gorges
Info: Get ready for a lovely ride through the ocean. Listen to your Guide for best group practice when crossing the ocean!
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Learning about Fort Gorges and surrounding environment
đź•‘: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Picnic & exploring time
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Back to the beach!
Where is it happening?
East End Beach, Eastern Promenade Trail, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00 to USD 75.00
